So now for something completely different: advanced technology for the last sixty years has meant computing power and its application but the interface with much of the 3 dimensional world is still extremely feeble because mechanical technology has been mostly overlooked since the mindset has been that mechanical has all been done plus it was never and will never be flashy.

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Some safety experts are concerned, but not alarmed, about the mechanical setbacks with the Dreamliner since its delivery to airlines beginning in 2011, following years of manufacturing delays and cost overruns.

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The Boston and Japan incidents were among a series of mechanical and other Dreamliner glitches that have been reported since it entered service.

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